Holmes Era starts with win

Long-time Marina coach Roger Holmes returns to alma mater to lead Fountain Valley to easy victory in season opener.

December 01, 2010|By Mike Sciacca, michael.sciacca@latimes.com

The Fountain Valley boys' basketball team successfully launched its 2010-11 season and the Roger Holmes era at his alma mater Monday by defeating Santa Ana, 76-63, at the Orange Coast Optimists/Pio-Turion Tournament at Western High in Anaheim.

The Barons led by 20 points with three minutes to play before the Saints hit three consecutive three-point shots to narrow the final margin.

"It was a good start for us," Holmes said. "We were able to play a lot of guys and start getting some experience. We played well for most of the game but have plenty of work to do to get better."

In girls' basketball openers Monday, Ocean View fell to Beckman, 44-31, in a first-round game at the Whittier Christian Tournament, and Brethren Christian, which got a game-high 20 points from Madison Desler, was defeated, 63-49, by Costa Mesa at the Corona del Mar Tournament.